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Dr. M.S.Joishi Kumble, Asso. Professor & Head, Dept. of Botany, Canara College, MANGALORE – 575003.  9481765790. Email:manoharjoishi@gmail.com

Qulifications:

Master of Science in BioSciences (M.Sc.) in 1984 from Mangalore University

Member of Homoeo Medical Syndicate, Cal (MHMS) in 1987 from Homoeo Medical Syndicate, Calcutta.

Diploma in Biochemic Medicine (DBM) in 1988 from Bio Medical Syndicate, Calcutta.

Doctor of Naturopathy Health Science (DNHS) in 1991 from Naturopathy Health Association Yellapur, U.K.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2009 from Mangalore University in the Species Diversity study of Blue Green Algae - Cyanobacteria

Academic Area:  Botany - Algology, Physiology, Embryology, Anatomy and Taxonomy. Research Field: Blue Green Algae - Cyanobacteria

Experience:   Teaching – 25 Years;          Research: 18 Years

Traditional Astrology Practitioner (Hereditary Profession, Experience: 31 Years)

Other Activities

·       Convener of Science Association in the year 2006 – 2007

·       Convener of Nature Club from 2003 – 2010

·       Member of Mangalore University Examination Inspection Squad for the year 2009-2010

·       Appointed as a Deputy Chief Superintendent by the Mangalore University for the University Examinations at Sri Govind das College Surathkal during Oct./Nov.2010 & 2012

·       Appointed as a Staff Association Secretary for the year 2010-2011

·       Appointed as a NSS Programe Officer from June 2011 to March 2014.

·       Convener of Research/UGC Committee in the year 2014-2015

MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT

·      Minor Research Project on “Diversity study  of Cyanobacteria in the western ghat regions of Dhrmastala, Subramanya and Karkala” sanctioned  by  University Grants Commission during the year October 2012 to April 2014

·       This Minor Research Project is successfully completed and submitted to University Grants Commission in the month of June 2014.

          Executive Summary

·      Executive Summary of the MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT “DIVERSITY STUDY OF CYANOBACTERIA IN THE WESTERN GHAT REGIONS OF DHARMASTHALA, SUBRAMANYA AND KARKALA” is submitted to University Grants Commission in the month of June 2014.

Participation and Presentation of Research Paper and published in their Seminar/Conference Journals

·       Participated in the 5^th Kannada Vijnana Sammelana and presented a research paper in Kannada on “ªÀÄAUÀ¼ÀÆj£À PÉ®ªÀÅ zÉêÀ¸ÁÜ£ÀUÀ¼À PÉgÉUÀ¼À°ègÀĪÀ ¤Ã° ºÀ¹gÀÄ ±ÉʪÀ®UÀ¼À §UÉÎ MAzÀÄ CzsÀå0iÀÄ£À” (Studies on Cyanobacteria of some of the Temple Ponds of Mangalore) organized by Karnataka Science Congress at Mangalore University, during 15^th- 17^th September, 2009.  

·       Participated and Presented a paper in Kannada on”ªÀÄAUÀ¼ÀÆj£À ¨sÀvÀÛzÀ UÀzÉÝ0iÀÄ°è PÀAqÀħA¢gÀĪÀ ¤Ã° ºÀ¹gÀÄ ±ÉʪÀ®UÀ¼À §UÉÎ MAzÀÄ CzsÀå0iÀÄ£À” (Studies on Cyanobacteria in the Paddy Field of Mangalore) in the 6^th Kannada Vijana Sammelana held at   Agricultural University Hebbala, Bangaluru on 15^th – 17^th September 2010.

·       Participated and Presented two Research papers in the National seminar on “Basic Science Courses at the Undergraduate Level, present prospects and future challenges” held at  Canara college Mangalore  organized by Chemistry & All other Basic Science Departments  on 5^th and 6^th  February 2013.

a) “Species Diversity in Cyanobacteria (Blue green algae) in some of the aquatic systems of the coastal regions of Western Ghat”

b) “An investigation of Cyanobacteria  in the rivers of Dharmasthala, Subramanya and Karkala region of Western Ghat”

·       Participated and presented a paper on “Species diversity of Cyanobacteria in three rivers of Western Ghats Region” in the National Seminar on “World Heritage Tag and Conservation of Biodiversity”  held at St.Philomena College, Puttur-574202, D.K organized by the Department of Botany on  16 and 17^th December 2013

·       Participated and presented a paper on “Species diversity in Cyanobacteria of two Estuaries of Western Ghats region” in the National Seminar on “Plant Biodiversity of Western Ghats and its sustainable Managament” at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College, Udupi-576102 organized by the Department of Botany on 23rd and 24^th January 2014.

·       Participated and presented a paper on “Studies on the Species diversity in Cyanobacteria in some Temple ponds of Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka, India” in the International Conference on “Biodiversity, Bioresources and Biotechnology” at The Quorum Hotel, Mysore organized by The Association for the Advancement of Biodiversity Science, 30^th and 31^st January 2014.

Research Papers published in National and International Journals.

·      1. “Species diversity of cyanobacteria in the two estuaries of Western Ghat region, Karnataka.” Indian Journal of Advances in Plant Research (IJAPR) Vol.1 (3):61 -71 ISSN: 2347- 8918.  www.ijapronline.com  Received: 02/04 2014  Accepted: 16/04/2014  Published 20/04/2014

*Corresponding Author: Joishi, M.S. Email:manoharjoishi@gmail.com

Department of Botany, Canara First Grade College, (Affiliated to Mangalore University) Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.

·      2. “Cyanobacterial diversity in relation to water chemistry of four  rivers of Western Ghats region, Karnataka”  was published in Indian Journal of Advances in Plant Research (IJAPR), 2014, Vol. 1(4): 04-09; ISSN: 2347-8918. - www.ijapronline.com.

·      3.“Study of annual variation in species diversity of cyanobacteria in four rivers of Western Ghats region” was published in the International Research of Journal of Plant Science (IRJPS) July, 2014 Vol. 5(3) pp. 43-52, (ISSN: 2141-5447) DOI: http:/dx.doi.org/10.14303/irjps.2014.024

Available online http://www.interesjournals.org/IRJPS Copyright © 2014 International Research Journals.

Research Paper submitted for publication in the International Journal, “Acta Botanica” – “Studies on freshwater cyanobacteria in some temple ponds of Mangalore in Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka, India”.

AS A RESOURCE PERSON

·       Invited as a resource person and inaugurator for ‘Vanamahotsava programe’ and the programe was inaugurated by planting the sapling. at Canara English Higher Primary and Nursery School on 7^th July 2010.

·       Invited as a Resource person to deliver a talk on “Taxonomy of Cyanobacteria” in the State level seminar and workshop on “Biodiversity of Western Ghats and its conservation” at Dept. of Botany MGM College, Udupi on 23^rd and 24^th April 2012.

·       Invited as a resource person and delivered a talk on “Environmental pollution and solution” in the NSS Annual special camp of  Sharada  College Mangalore, at Shubhodaya school, Pilikula. 27^th December 2012

·       As a Chairperson and Moderator in the National seminar on “Basic Science Courses at the Undergraduate Level, present prospects and future challenges” at Canara college Mangalore, organized by Chemistry & All other Basic Science Departments 5th and 6^th February 2013.

·       Invited as a resource person and delivered a  talk on “Parisara jagrati” at Srinivas B.Ed. college,  Mangaluru on22^nd June 2013.